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Hal Whiting and [colleague] smelter pre-construction

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description138
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951 or 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts Kitimat Constructors Project Manager Hal Whiting on right, standing beside a unidentified man. Both watch the construction activity occurring down on the tidal flats in front of them, site for the smelter.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
132
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951 or 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts Kitimat Constructors Project Manager Hal Whiting on right, standing beside a unidentified man. Both watch the construction activity occurring down on the tidal flats in front of them, site for the smelter.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Photographed by the International Harvester Company, manufacturers of construction equipment purchased for the Project. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.99
Name Access
Whiting, Hal
Subject Access
Smelters
Images

Shovels working at sand hill

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description144
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
August 14, 1952
Scope and Content
Photo depicts view looking west at north portion of the sandhill, showing shovels loading material for the smelter site fill.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
138
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
August 14, 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts view looking west at north portion of the sandhill, showing shovels loading material for the smelter site fill.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID NO. BC-2-179.
Subject Access
Smelters
Images

Caisson Construction for Alcan dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description146
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 30, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a view of caisson construction in their graving dock. The view is looking north at the timber bulkheads being installed.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
140
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 30, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a view of caisson construction in their graving dock. The view is looking north at the timber bulkheads being installed.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. BC-2-342. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.203
Subject Access
Smelters
Images

Aerial view of caisson construction in the graving dock

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description147
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 01, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of the three caissons in their graving dock nearing completion.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
141
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
April 01, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of the three caissons in their graving dock nearing completion.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. BC-2-323. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.191
Subject Access
Smelters
Images

Deep excavation for the alumina storage building, smelter site

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description150
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 30, 1953
Scope and Content
Photo depicts workers excavating for the construction of the alumina storage building.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
144
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
July 30, 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts workers excavating for the construction of the alumina storage building.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan ID No. BC-2-451. -- Sloping sides avoided cave-ins. -- Hal Whiting was Project Manager, Kitimat Constructors, for smelter and town construction. Hal Whiting Collection 985.65.267
Subject Access
Smelters
Images

Aerial view of smelter operation

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description152
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1965
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of smelter operation in Kitimat.
Part Of
Kitimat Museum Website Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Item Number
146
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1965
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts an aerial view of smelter operation in Kitimat.
Notes
Title based on content of photograph. -- Alcan Public Relations Department ID No. ICT 177-30 Fred Busby Collection 2002.27
Subject Access
Smelters
Images
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Accession Number
2014.14.46
Scope and Content
Photograph - Kay Pentecost, better known as 'Kitimat Kitty' and crew. Kay wrote a column for Casey Sez, the Kitimat Constructors newsletter which 'helped instill life and laughter into Alcan's vast Kitimat project'. P000193
Part Of
Kitimat Heritage Advisory Commission fonds
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2014.14.46
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
[ca. 1954]
Physical Description
1 photograph prints: b&w ; 28.5 cm x 21.5cm
Scope and Content
Photograph - Kay Pentecost, better known as 'Kitimat Kitty' and crew. Kay wrote a column for Casey Sez, the Kitimat Constructors newsletter which 'helped instill life and laughter into Alcan's vast Kitimat project'. P000193
Notes
Red Binder
Name Access
Pentecost, Kay
Subject Access
Casey Sez
Storage Location
Photograph Storage
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Accession Number
2022.25.21
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitimat Hotel in Service Centre. There are cars and trucks parked outside of it. There is an X with arrows drawn on the side of the building showing where the dining room for reception is.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.21
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of the Kitimat Hotel in Service Centre. There are cars and trucks parked outside of it. There is an X with arrows drawn on the side of the building showing where the dining room for reception is.
Notes
J-2-70
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Kitimat Hotel
Vehicles
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2022.25.138
Scope and Content
Photograph of single level Kitimat homes. Cars are parked on street in front, as well as next to and on home driveways. Four cars on street are Volkswagon Beetles. Truck and machine of some sort in background. Likely Albatross St.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.138
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of single level Kitimat homes. Cars are parked on street in front, as well as next to and on home driveways. Four cars on street are Volkswagon Beetles. Truck and machine of some sort in background. Likely Albatross St.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite
Houses

Aerial of Kitimat Neighbourhood

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31959
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.10
Scope and Content
Photograph shows aerial of kitimat neighbourhood.
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.10
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 27.9 x 21.4 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Photograph shows aerial of kitimat neighbourhood.
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.17
Scope and Content
Aerial of Kitimat Docks
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.17
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 25.4 x 20.4 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Aerial of Kitimat Docks
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial of Kitimat Neighbourhood

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31996
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.27
Scope and Content
Aerial of Kitimat Neighbourhood
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.27
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21.5 x 28.1 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Aerial of Kitimat Neighbourhood
Storage Location
photograph storage
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Accession Number
2022.22.159
Scope and Content
Photograph of view of Kitimat Works looking south. Note new office bldg. at centre right. Potlines in centre, and Douglas Channel in background.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.159
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1961
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Photograph of view of Kitimat Works looking south. Note new office bldg. at centre right. Potlines in centre, and Douglas Channel in background.
Notes
REK-104
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Smeltersite
Potlines
Construction
Douglas Channel
Storage Location
Photograph storage
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951-1952
Accession Number
2022.22.163
Scope and Content
Black covered book titled "Kitimat Townsite Report". No. A-33 Mr. J.E. Dudley. Contains info about early Kitimat and planning. Inside front cover are some loose pages with town plans.
Part Of
Bud Powell Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.22.163
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1951-1952
Physical Description
1 report book
History / Biographical
Bud Powell is a longtime resident of Kitimat and former smeltersite resident. He worked for Alcan.
Custodial History
Donated by Bud Powell.
Scope and Content
Black covered book titled "Kitimat Townsite Report". No. A-33 Mr. J.E. Dudley. Contains info about early Kitimat and planning. Inside front cover are some loose pages with town plans.
Subject Access
Kitimat-Kemano Project
Kitimat Project
Storage Location
Archives Bay 1 Shelf 3 Box 21

Land Clearing in Kitimat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35418
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2022.25.136
Scope and Content
Photograph of a cleared out area. Small house and logging truck on right. Another small house is a bit further back with two standing poles near it. Ground is wet.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.136
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a cleared out area. Small house and logging truck on right. Another small house is a bit further back with two standing poles near it. Ground is wet.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat

Land Clearing in Kitimat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35419
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Accession Number
2022.25.137
Scope and Content
Photograph of a logging truck in a cleared out area. Man is standing on the truck. Two standing poles visible behind truck. Two small buildings to the right with a sign on one reading "Mary's Inn." Ground is wet.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.137
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950s
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of a logging truck in a cleared out area. Man is standing on the truck. Two standing poles visible behind truck. Two small buildings to the right with a sign on one reading "Mary's Inn." Ground is wet.
Subject Access
Early Kitimat

Duke of Edinburgh leaving Kitimat

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31919
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
3 August 1954
Accession Number
2020.30.1
Scope and Content
H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh leaving Kitimat by launch to embark on an R.C.A.F. Canso
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.1
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
3 August 1954
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21.8 x 28 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh leaving Kitimat by launch to embark on an R.C.A.F. Canso
Notes
BC-2-1119
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial View of Kitimat Sandhill

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31966
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.16
Scope and Content
Aerial View of Kitimat Sandhill
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.16
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21.9 x 28 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Aerial View of Kitimat Sandhill
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial view of Kitimat Neigbourhoods

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description31995
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
2020.30.26
Scope and Content
Aerial Photo of early Kitimat neigbourhoods
Part Of
Walter Thorne Collection
Creator
Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2020.30.26
GMD
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21.5 x 28 cm
Custodial History
In Klaus Mueller's possession when Engineering Depart. was dismantled.
Scope and Content
Aerial Photo of early Kitimat neigbourhoods
Storage Location
photograph storage

Aerial View of Kitimat Townsite

https://collections.kitimatmuseum.ca/en/permalink/description35456
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Accession Number
2022.25.155
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking east across the Kitimat Townsite. Note the felled lumber in neighbourhood C-I. All the felled area burnedl.
Part Of
Alcan Collection
Creator
Alcan
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2022.25.155
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 photograph print : b&w ; 21.5x28cm
Custodial History
Donated by Jackie Worboys. Given to the Jackie Mufford Worboys family by Wally Melville.
Scope and Content
Photograph of aerial view looking east across the Kitimat Townsite. Note the felled lumber in neighbourhood C-I. All the felled area burnedl.
Notes
J-2-55
Subject Access
Early Kitimat
Townsite

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